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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1971
Page
2
The publication notes its guiding principle as a fearless pursuit of truth and tolerance of error, affirming commitment to reasoned discourse and journalistic integrity as core values under publisher William H. Weldon and Robert Blosser.
Missouri officials and business leaders weigh building a new St Louis regional airport in St. Charles County against Illinois plans to relocate the facility to the Columbia Waterloo area. They warn of economic impact, jobs, and driving-time changes for eastern Missouri, while FAA judgments on need and reliever airports enter the debate.
The Census Bureau’s Current Population Report shows nearly 40 percent of Americans belong to seven major ethnic groups German English Irish Spanish speaking Italian Polish Russian and a large Negro population comprising 11 percent. About 11 million are foreign born. Russians lead in education income and age. The Spanish group is youngest. Germans have most farmers and Italians are close to second in median income. All Americans share pride in their heritage and unity.
A 1945 New York Times clipping by Senator Claude Pepper recounts his Stalin interview and Soviet aims. The piece portrays Pepper as a Stalin idolater and notes Stalin’s claims of peace, loans, and non-aggression, while asserting Soviet plans to influence Greece France Italy Turkey and Czechoslovakia.
Henry J Taylor argues the Soviet spy threat in Washington is inflated by glamorized depictions on TV and in fiction. He cites cases involving female decoys, deception through seduction, and extortion, detailing incidents linked to the KGB and Warsaw, with broader implications for Western leaders and intelligence services.
A former Headstart teacher Jerene Sitter claims unfair termination by Headstart Director James Crawford. She describes building the program from Oct 4 1971, recruiting 23 children, securing supplies, and coordinating staff, amid lack of support from Columbia. She cites conflict with Social Service Aide Mrs Jomane Sham and plans to appeal.
Joel M. Vance of Jefferson City asks where the city stands on rezoning between Lafayette and Chestnut Streets for an outdoor study area. He questions legal hearings, possible outdoor recreation funds, and use of city gate tax revenue for nature projects.
The latest Cole County Almanac notes a first winter snowstorm approaching Mid Missouri after a sudden cold snap. Mayor Howard Wyss of Rusettiville expresses openness to sprucing up the town to attract industry. Freshmen at Russellville High School spoke at the Planned Progress banquet.
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